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Job Overview: The (Associate) Director, Global Feasibility provides leadership and consultation in the development and implementation of best practice within the space of strategic feasibility, along with process development and change initiatives. They develop and deliver training and mentoring on departmental requirements and any other subjects that impact in feasibility. They will support growth of the business through RFP support and interaction with internal and external stakeholders as needed, including addressing escalations. Line manages and/or leads a team of individuals who manage strategic feasibility projects, largely in the pre award space. The position works with senior staff in Business Development, Site Identification, Modeling, Site Partnerships, Patient Recruitment, Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Start Up. The (Associate) Director works closely with Global Feasibility Senior leadership to develop, oversee and implement improvement to processes, deliverables, and feasibility related systems and tools. Will also have a lead role in client facing interactions including partnerships, capabilities meetings, bid defense meetings, or other workshops/seminars. The position also has mentorship responsibilities for junior team members, and they will act as an SME for feasibility related questions, including oversight of costing/timing of standalone feasibility assessments as well as consultation for pre-award activities such as possible site outreach strategies or sources of data. The role requires a diverse skill set; strong data mining and analytics skills, writing and presentation skills, and customer management skills are required. Summary of Responsibilities: Actively leads and supports delivery of strategic initiatives relating to feasibility differentiators as well as client engagements. Accountable and oversees the development, analyses, interpretation, and presentation of primary and secondary data in support of operational strategy and planning. May provide project oversight to GFLs to ensure accuracy and quality of data, including review and QC of departmental deliverables at all stages of the feasibility. May conduct data mining of internal and external databases and initiates/oversees the collection of primary data for use in development of robust strategies for high-profile, large, complex clinical trials (country/site mix, site selection, enrollment modeling). Participates in the development of proposals and bid defenses at different levels of strategic importance; provides recommendations on the most appropriate use of data to support proposals and bid defense presentations, works with the team to identify potential risks, and is able to propose effective solutions as appropriate. Independently participates on cross-functional teams that plan, analyze, and present proposals and bid defenses as part of winning new business and maintaining client base. Serves as functional lead for reviewing standalone feasibility RFPs as appropriate; provides input into the preparation of the budget and text for proposals for which feasibility and/or site identification is included. Independently leads cross functional teams to coordinate standalone feasibility efforts; responsible for final report creation and delivery or review, as well as presentation to the client in close collaboration with Fortrea therapeutic experts. Participates in intra and inter-departmental meetings, leading/contributing to the presentation of information on feasibility offerings, demonstrating continued value-add of the department and providing training on best practices, processes, and tools. Develops networking abilities and has an ability/willingness to work with individuals across the globe. Develops, leads, and provides oversight to process improvement efforts within feasibility or with stakeholders. Develops and/or oversees the implementation of feasibility related systems and tools. Expected to serve as a subject matter expert for feasibility deliverables, tools, processes, or within a therapeutic area. Develop and implements best practice for feasibility conduct – ensures adherence to these within the global feasibility team. Mentors' junior global feasibility team members (GFL1, GFL2, Sr GFL, GFL Manager). Serves as line manager for junior global feasibility team members (GFL1, GFL2, Sr GFL, GFL Manager, GFL Sr. Manager). Develops and implements training programs for the team. Facilitates resourcing and communication within the Feasibility department. May be involved as feasibility SME for key internal and external stakeholders. And all other duties as needed or assigned. Qualifications (Minimum Required): Bachelor of Science or Science-related degree from a recognized University/College, with equivalent work experience or equivalent years’ relevant work experience at minimum. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. Practical experience and understanding of global drug development and clinical trials including demonstrated experience for the mining, manipulating, and presenting of complex scientific data as it relates to clinical research and market analyses. Experience (Minimum Required): At least 10 years of relevant industry experience within pharma/biotech, a CRO or consulting, and 7 years in clinical trial related activities is required. Practical experience and understanding of global drug development and clinical trials including demonstrated experience for the mining, manipulating, and presenting of complex scientific data as it relates to clinical research and market analyses. Strong data mining and analytical skills. Strong writing and presentation skills. Upholds the highest standard of personal professionalism and work integrity. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Strong attention to detail/quality control skills. Ability to participate in a lead role in client facing meetings, e.g., bid defenses or capabilities meetings. Ability to successfully and quickly understand scientific information so as to be able to independently source data/information relevant to a scientific/medical strategy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, operations staff, clients, and executive management. Ability to inspire, to lead by example and motivate and negotiate with teams to seek solutions and get results. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities effectively. Strong understanding and experience in operationalizing clinical development programs in a global setting. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Experience in analyzing study and investigator performance metrics. Experience at driving and leading process improvement, special projects, or stakeholder initiatives. Experience at mentoring and/or managing junior colleagues. Ability to translate complex business questions and requirements and develop effective solutions. Strong business acumen. Self-motivated, works effectively under pressure. Excellent computer skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other data capture and compilation tools. Established knowledge of tools used in obtaining critical market analyses of therapeutic pipelines. Strong skills in scientific data manipulation, analysis, reporting and maintenance. Proven written and verbal communication skills, with strengths in independently gathering/presenting data in support of operational strategy and planning. Preferred Qualifications Include: Qualified candidate will have a BS in a related discipline; A MS, MBA, or PhD is highly desirable. At least 10 years of relevant industry experience within pharma/biotech, a CRO or consulting is recommended. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here. Didn’t find what you were looking for? Join our Global Talent Network to stay connected with Fortrea, drive innovation and contribute to our mission of advancing life-saving therapies for patients worldwide. Follow us and stay updated about Fortrea on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor. At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. 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